Nicole Lavonne Smith currently serves as the Restorative Justice Coordinator at Science Skills Center High School in downtown Brooklyn. Nicole is an educator and writer who advocates for racial and social justice, and culturally relevant education for students of color in underserved communities. She believes that the purpose of an educator is to aid students in finding their voices and realizing their value both as individuals and global citizens. Nicole holds a Master in Urban Planning with a focus on International Development from New York University, and a Bachelor in Psychology from Howard University.